Sarita Das Sarita Das Asked 5 months ago

Does ulcer cause fever?

My neighbour has been diagnosed with an ulcer and she mentioned having a low-grade fever sometimes. I thought fever was usually for infections. Can an ulcer itself cause a fever, or is it a sign of something else?

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Meera Patwardhan Meera Patwardhan Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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A simple stomach ulcer usually does not cause fever. However, if you are getting a fever along with stomach pain, it could mean there is an infection or inflammation in the body, so please consult a doctor and take gentle rest.

Tarun Sharma Tarun Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have been having bad stomach pain and now I feel warm and shivering. Did anyone else get a fever when they had ulcers, or is this a sign of something more serious? I am getting a bit worried now.

Saraswati Bai Saraswati Bai Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

A normal ulcer just causes burning in the chest and stomach, child. If you are running a fever, it means the body is fighting something more severe. Drink plain warm water and go visit a doctor immediately for a checkup.

Kriti Roy Kriti Roy Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I remember how scary it was when I had ulcer pain and suddenly got a fever. It turns out the ulcer had caused an infection. Please don't struggle through this pain alone; consult a doctor to get the right treatment.

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Harish Patel Harish Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

An ulcer on its own doesn't typically cause fever, but an infection like H. pylori or an ulcer complication can. For someone with diabetes, a fever can raise sugar levels quickly, so please get it checked by a doctor right away.

Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Don't listen to anyone telling you to drink cold milk or use home remedies if you have a fever with stomach pain. Fever is a sign of infection or inflammation that requires proper medical diagnosis, so go to a clinic immediately.

Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Listen, normal acidity or ulcers don't give you a fever. If you have both stomach pain and a high temperature, it could mean an infection or a complication like a perforated ulcer. Stop searching online and go see a doctor today.

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